Nortel 1500 - Manuals

Preface ix Text This guide uses the following text conventions: User Interface Help Button Click the Help button that is located in the upper right of displays to learn about fields on a given page. Where appropriate, the information provides cause and effect of an action; otherwise, it might offer ...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series x Related Publications The following table lists the associated documentation that you will need to configure and manage your Switch and describes the document’s objectives. Related Publications Document Objective Contivity Extranet Swit...

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Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series xii Nortel Networks Customer Service If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel Networks product from a distributor or authorized reseller, contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller for assistance. If ...

1-1 Chapter 1 Introducing the Contivity Extranet Switch The Switch The Nortel Networks Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series provides scalable, secure, manageable extranet access for up to 100 simultaneous users across the Public Data Network (PDN). The Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series consists...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 1-2 Figure 1-1. An Intranet and the Internet Make Up an Extranet The Switch provides more security than traditional remote access schemes due to the combination of authorization, authentication, privacy, and access control on a per user ...

Introducing the Contivity Extranet Switch 1-3 To restrict access, the Switch uses packet filtering based on Protocol ID, Direction, Source and Destination IP addresses, Source and Destination Ports, and TCP connection establishment. Additionally, Nortel Networks provides you with a set of predefined...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 1-4 Components List The following table lists all of the components and accessories of the Switch. Examine the product packaging to be sure that you have all the necessary components. Note that the Extranet Switch 1500 Series has no user...

2-1 Chapter 2 Preparing Your Site This chapter provides information that you should read before you begin cabling and configuring the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series. This information includes selecting an appropriate site, safety guidelines, information on the power cord, voltage settings, an...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 2-2 Safety Guidelines Hazardous Conditions Inside the Switch Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside the Switch. Do not open the Switch; there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Contact Nortel Networks Custome...

Preparing Your Site 2-3 External Vent Cooling and Airflow The Switch has external vents for cooling and air flow on: • The chassis bezel • The back panel • On each of the side panels Keep the side vents clear of obstruction to ensure proper cooling of the Switch.

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 3-2 Figure 3-1. Extranet Switch Back View Connecting the Cables You must connect your cables as follows: • Connect the power cord to the back of the Switch and to the electrical outlet. • Connect the LAN/WAN card cables as necessary. WAR...

Cabling the Switch 3-3 Power Cord Requirements Current Rating The power cord must be rated for the available AC voltage, and it must have a current rating which is at least 125 percent of the Switch's current rating. See the “Physical, Electrical” specifications on page A-1. Wall Outlet Connector Th...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 3-4 LAN Interface Connections The LAN interface is available for the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 and 1510. There is at least one LAN interface connection, which provides a connection to the Web for management. 100BASE-TX connections r...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 3-6 The following notes apply to the Single V.35 WAN Interface: • You will need a DSU/CSU (digital service unit/channel service unit) between the WAN connection and the Switch. • At each end, Cable shield and connector shell must connect...

Cabling the Switch 3-7 T1 CSU/DSU WAN Interface (Optional) The T1 CSU/DSU WAN interface is available for the Contivity Extranet Switch 1530. The T1 CSU/DSU WAN crossover cable crosses the blue pair with the orange pair. This is different from the commonly available crossover cable, which crosses the...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 3-8 Serial Interface Cable (Optional) Nortel Networks recommends that you use the IP Address Configuration Utility diskette for easy initial IP address configuration (refer to page 4-3 for details). However, Nortel Networks ships a seria...

Cabling the Switch 3-9 Understanding the LEDs The Power LED is green when the power is on; if it is flashing, there is a hardware failure and you should contact Nortel Networks. The Hard Disk LED is green, and when it flashes the Switch is either reading or writing to the disk. The LAN Port LED is g...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 3-10 Figure 3-4 shows the Single V.35 LEDs. Look at the condition of the LEDs, then examine the corresponding LED tables to better understand the indications. Figure 3-4. Single V.35 LEDs Table 3-5. Single V.35 LED Indicators LED Descrip...

Cabling the Switch 3-11 Figure 3-5 shows the T1 CSU/DSU LEDs. Look at the condition of the LEDs, then examine the corresponding LED tables to better understand the indications. Figure 3-5. T1 CSU/DSU LEDs Table 3-6. T1 CSU/DSU LED Indicator LED Description LED1, Yellow Yellow alarm LED is lit when t...

4-1 Chapter 4 Assigning a System Identity This chapter describes how to assign a Management IP address, subnet mask, and optional default gateway address to your Switch. The Management IP address is used for all system services, such as HTTP, FTP, and SNMP. The Management IP address enables you to m...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 4-2 Startup Configuration Requirements This section describes the fields that you must complete with either the IP Address Configuration Utility or the serial interface configuration menu procedure. Management IP Address Enter a Manageme...

Assigning a System Identity 4-3 IP Address Configuration Utility Use this utility for the initial configuration of a Switch. Requirements To assign the Switch a Management IP address, you need: • A PC running Windows 95® or Windows NT® with a functioning TCP/IP stack • The PC running on the same sub...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 4-4 The following display appears while the program searches for an unconfigured Switch. Figure 4-1. Serial Number Search Display The program automatically enters the Serial Number for the first available Switch into the table of Contivi...

Assigning a System Identity 4-5 2. Assign a Management IP Address and Subnet Mask to the Switch; the Default Gateway address is optional and you can add it later (see Startup Configuration Requirements on page 4-2 for descriptions of the required fields). If you have more than one Switch, click Sear...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 4-6 Serial Interface Configuration Use the IP Address Configuration Utility (see to page 4-3) to configure the Switch with its initial IP address configuration. Alternatively, you can use the serial interface configuration menu to access...

Assigning a System Identity 4-7 Procedure 1. Connect the serial cable from the Switch’s serial cable port to a terminal or a PC communications port. It can take the system approximately 3 minutes to start up. 2. Using a terminal emulation program, such as Hyper Terminal, press Enter and supply a use...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 4-8 Welcome to the Nortel Networks Extranet Switch Copyright 1998 and 1999, Nortel Networks Date: 1/29/99 Unit Serial Number: 01001 Please enter the administrator's username: admin Please enter the administrator's password: setup 1) Mana...

5-1 Chapter 5 Managing the Switch This chapter describes the recommended Web browsers, the default login, and passwords that you need to access the Nortel Networks Extranet Switch, and the Quick Start Configuration. Recommended Web Browsers Nortel Networks Extranet Manager uses Java, JavaScript, and...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 5-2 Preparing for Configuration To properly prepare for Installation and Configuration of the Contivity Extranet Switch, you should have the following: • A Management IP Address for the system. You need this address to manage all system ...

Managing the Switch 5-3 Extranet Switch Welcome Display The Welcome screen allows you to enter any of the configuration areas for the Extranet Switch, including: • Quick Start Configuration • Guided Configuration • Manage Extranet Switch • Registration • Notebook Before entering the configuration op...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 5-4 Figure 5-1. Switch Welcome Display

Managing the Switch 5-5 Quick Start Click to begin the Quick Start Configuration. This option allows you to configure interfaces, set up PPTP tunnels for up to three users, and establish a connection to the Switch. Provided you have the information required to set up the Switch, the Quick Start can ...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 5-6 Logging in and Supplying a Password Start up a Web browser and enter your Switch's Management IP Address. Select an option in the navigational menu and submenu. When you are prompted for the Login and Password, enter the system defau...

Managing the Switch 5-7 Quick Start Configuration Prerequisites This screen acts as a checklist for you to prepare for the Quick Start configuration. Assembling the information beforehand, and verifying that you can establish a PPTP Client session, makes Quick Start easy. Figure 5-2. Quick Start Pre...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 5-8 Required Environment This section describes the environment that you need for the Quick Start Configuration. If this does not describe your environment, use the Guided Configuration. Point-to-Point Tunnel Protocol (PPTP) tunnel acces...

Managing the Switch 5-9 Prerequisites You must meet the following prerequisites: • IP configuration information (refer to Startup Configuration Requirements on page 5-7 for additional information): - Management IP Address for the Switch - Subnet Mask for the local subnet • User IDs and Passwords: - ...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 5-10 Configuration This screen allows you to add a LAN port IP Address and Subnet Mask, establish the tunnel as Private (your private LAN) or Public (public data networks), and configure up to three PPTP Users and an Administrator with U...

Managing the Switch 5-11 LAN/WAN Interfaces Interfaces Lists the Management IP Address, LAN/WAN port, and LAN card. IP Address Enter an IP address for each interface on the Switch, including the LAN port. The Switch uses these IP addresses for tunnel creation. The IP Address consists of 32 bits, whi...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 5-12 Public Indicates that this interface is attached to a Public data network like the Internet. On a Public interface, the Switch rejects non-tunneled protocols and accepts only tunneled protocols, such as IPsec, PPTP, L2TP, L2F and th...

Managing the Switch 5-13 Confirm Password Reenter the assigned password to verify that you have typed the intended password correctly. Remote User Static IP Address Enter an IP Address to be assigned to this user when establishing a PPTP tunnel session. This IP Address is unnecessary if you assign u...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 5-14 Date and Time Date Enter the current month, day, and year (mm/dd/yyyy). Time Enter the current hour, minute, and seconds (hh:mm:ss) as displayed by a 24-hour clock (00:00:00 to 23:59:59). Automatic Backup The Automatic Backup screen...

6-1 Chapter 6 Extranet Access Client Installation Windows 95 To install the Nortel Networks Extranet Access Client onto a Windows 95 PC, you must copy and load the four files that are on the Nortel Networks Extranet CD in the Client folder onto your hard drive. International software users must go t...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series 6-2 a. Under the box titled “The following network components are installed,” verify that the Client for Microsoft Networks is listed. If it is not, click on the ADD button, then select CLIENT, then click the ADD button again. Select Mic...

Extranet Access Client Installation 6-3 Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 To install the Nortel Networks Extranet Access Client onto a Windows 98 PC or Windows NT 4.0 workstation, you must copy the Extranet Access Client (Eac_20d.exe) that is on the Contivity Extranet Switch CD in the Client folder onto...

A-1 Appendix A Specifications and Compliance Physical Depth: 13 in. (33.02 cm) Width: 9.5 in. (24.13 cm) Height: 3.5 in. (8.89 cm) Weight: 10.0 lbs (4.539 kg) Electrical: 110-127V, 2.0A; 200-240V, 1.25A 50-60Hz Operating Environment Temperature: 50°F-95°F (10°C-35°C) Relative Humidity: 10%-90% non-c...

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series A-2 Safety Compliance USA : UL 1950, 3rd Edition Canada : UL certified to CSA C22.2 No. 950-95 for Canada Europe : TUV to EN60950 2nd Edition, with amendments International : NEMKO to IEC950 (A1 + A2 + A3) NEMKO to EN60950 (A1 + A2 + A3)...

B-1 Appendix B Special Notices This appendix provides information on statements of conditions, the Nortel Networks Software License Agreement, and RADIUS attribution. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Nortel Networks, Inc....

Getting Started with the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series B-2 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limi...

Special Notices B-3 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus, the Contivity Extranet Switch 1500 Series, does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Cana...

Index-1 Index Numerics 10/100BASE-TX LAN LEDs 3-12 100BASE-TX interface 3-4 10BASE-T interface 3-4 A administrator 5-9 administrator settings 5-13 air flow 2-3 automatic backup 5-14 C Category 3, 4 wiring requirements 3-4 Category 5 wiring requirements 3-4 caution viii clearance 2-1 components list ...